Job Details

What to Expect Sr. NPI Technical Program Manager will support Engineering prototype A and B build phases (operations support and coordination, manage validation trial requests, ramp planning);Leading C and D build phases (core team leadership, program schedule, build plan, materialscoordination, build execution, allocation management, issue tracking). The Sr. TPM will also lead and mentor their direct reports, helping them grow personally and professionally. They will lead changes to sustaining products with minimal interruption to production flow. They will do this, while understanding their available resources and allocating them appropriately. Understanding how decisions in one area impact other departments and operational goals. They will track details and manage actions to closure. The Sr. TPM will ensure cross-functional team adherence to NPI processes and procedures.
What You'll Do

• Manage the cross functional team to ensure successful launches of new products into the Gigafactory Nevada location
• Lead build core team meetings to coordinate all aspects of prototype builds, set build plans and evaluate constraints,Lead, guide, and mentor junior team members
• Drive material readiness with supply chain and material planning teams
• Provide direction to project engineers for priorities and trial requirements;Own product roadmaps
• Perform cost analyses to reduce product cost and manage inventory
• Aid in the development and roll-out of NPI structure and processes
• Coordinate with process and quality engineers to support new product roll outs

• Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience
• Minimum 6 years experience in mix of engineering and Project Management fields with evidence of exceptional ability managing multiple complex programs/projects simultaneously
• Experience in R&D/Production/Manufacturing environment (semi-automated preferred)
• Executive level communication skills, both verbal and written to both technical and non-technical team members
• Ability to work cross-functionally and manage large teams
• Works well under pressure and can manage multiple priorities simultaneously;Ability to adapt to changes quickly
• Must have command of English Language, both written and verbal

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

• Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction
• Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
• Company Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
• Company paid Basic Life, AD&D
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid Holidays
• Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
• Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
• Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
• Tesla Babies program
• Commuter benefits
• Employee discounts and perks program